FAQs Archive - Scuba Network

Q: Do You Welcome Divers of All Backgrounds?

Absolutely! We are proud to be an inclusive and welcoming dive shop for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, and religion. Everyone is welcome here, and we are committed to promoting diversity and equality in the diving community. If you have any issues or feel anyone is not living up to these ideals, bring it to our attention and we will take care of it immediately.

Q: Do I Have to Be From New York or Florida to Go On a Trip?

Nope! We have travelers who join us from all around the world. There's no need to live near one of our stores to join us on a trip.

Q: Can I Get Paired With a Roommate?

Yes! Since we have many solo travelers, we try to pair people based on vibes. People have become best friends with people on these trips based on that! Alternatively, you can choose to have a single room as well (additional cost), which we offer on most land based trips.

Q: How Many People Go On Your Trips?

It depends. But generally it's about 20. Some trips are larger, some are smaller, but for the most part that's what you can expect.

Q: My Partner Doesn't Dive. Can They Come on Your Dive Trip With Me?

Yes! We often get non-divers on our trips who want to lounge on a beautiful beach.

Q: How Long Does It Take to Get Certified?

That all depends. People have done it as quickly as a week, some people spread it out over months. The more time you have, the better since you have more flexibility and options. The academic portion takes about 6-8 hours, the pool is usually around 6 hours total, and the open water portion requires 4 dives that are usually conducted over two mornings (most places do 2 dives at a time). If you are in a particular time crunch, give us a call and we can chat about how we can get you done in time.

Q: Where Should I Do My Open Water Dives?

For your open water dives, you have some options. You can come on a trip with us, and your certification dives are included free in the trip. You can do it through our shop in Fort Lauderdale, taking a weekend to complete it. Or, you can go anywhere in the world on your own trip and complete it there.

Q: Can I Do My Academics and Pool in NYC and My Ocean Dives on My Own Trip?

This is what most people do and what we recommend if you are going somewhere with SCUBA. Instead of spending half your vacation in the classroom/doing pool work, and potentially feeling rushed by the faster pace of a resort class, you should do what you can here in New York. We complete your academics and your pool training, then we can write you a referral to complete your Open Water dives at pretty much any other shop in the world.